PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Slystarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hakkarainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oodi kansanedustaja Hakkaraiselle. Slystarr has chosen Kool Savas - Tot oder Lebendig/Mona Lisa as his entrance music. The key to victory for Teuvo Hakkarainen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hakkarainen
vs
Slystarr

195 cm
24
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teuvo Hakkarainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Slystarr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slystarr throws a hook but Hakkarainen blocks it.
Hakkarainen looks for the body kick but Slystarr saw that one coming.
Hakkarainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Slystarr off the cage and back into range.
Slystarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slystarr avoids the body shot from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slystarr slips a jab from Hakkarainen.
Slystarr fails with a takedown attempt.
Slystarr shoots in but no luck this time.
Slystarr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Slystarr throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slystarr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hakkarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slystarr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakkarainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakkarainen.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakkarainen sprawls well. Hakkarainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slystarr gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakkarainen works Slystarr's body with a nice hook.
Slystarr shoots and misses
and Hakkarainen counters with a low kick, right behind Slystarr 's knee.
Hakkarainen throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen misses with a kick to the body.
Hakkarainen throws a hook but Slystarr blocks it.
Slystarr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakkarainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slystarr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakkarainen misses with a combination

and Slystarr counters with a single leg into guard. Hakkarainen didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slystarr postures up in Hakkarainen's guard and throws a big left but Hakkarainen blocks it.
Hakkarainen wants to sweep here but Slystarr controlling him for the moment.
Hakkarainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slystarr throwing strikes but missing.
Slystarr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slystarr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slystarr wants to control from the top but Hakkarainen keeps moving.
Hakkarainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hakkarainen is trying to keep Slystarr in close.
Slystarr looking to pass the guard.
Hakkarainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slystarr manages to get himself to full guard.

Slystarr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakkarainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakkarainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slystarr keeping moving, preventing Hakkarainen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr has a closed guard, preventing Hakkarainen from standing up.
Slystarr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakkarainen trying to control but Slystarr is working from the bottom.
Slystarr wants to sweep here but Hakkarainen controlling him for the moment.
Hakkarainen wants to control from the top but Slystarr keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teuvo Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen throws a sloppy head kick and Slystarr moves out of range easily.
Hakkarainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakkarainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slystarr moves away.
Slystarr looks for a takedown but Hakkarainen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Hakkarainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hakkarainen looks to land a right hand but Slystarr moved out of range.
Slystarr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Slystarr gets a takedown into half guard.
Slystarr trying to mount his opponent but Hakkarainen defends it.
Hakkarainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slystarr trying to control but Hakkarainen is working from the bottom.
Hakkarainen controls Slystarr momentarily but Slystarr frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen managing to control the position.
Hakkarainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slystarr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hakkarainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hakkarainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Teuvo Hakkarainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hakkarainen connects with a right hand. Slystarr shakes it off.
Horrible takedown by Slystarr or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakkarainen which made him look bad.
Crunch! Hakkarainen slams his shin into Slystarr's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hakkarainen.

Hakkarainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hakkarainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slystarr preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slystarr throws a big right hand that misses.
Slystarr chips away with some ground and pound.
Hakkarainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slystarr!
Hakkarainen tries to control but Slystarr wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mark Slystarr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slystarr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hakkarainen controlling the pace for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slystarr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hakkarainen tries to control but Slystarr wriggling away.
Slystarr can't escape the position.
Hakkarainen unloads with some shots from mount but Slystarr bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen trying to control but Slystarr is having none of it.
Slystarr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slystarr wants to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Teuvo Hakkarainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Slystarr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakkarainen throws a hook but Slystarr avoids it easily.
Slystarr shoots in but no luck this time.
Slystarr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakkarainen moves out of range as Slystarr strikes.
Hakkarainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slystarr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teuvo Hakkarainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hakkarainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakkarainen throws a big shot that misses.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense.
Hakkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slystarr tries to move into range but Hakkarainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slystarr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakkarainen throws out the jab.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice body kick.
Hakkarainen throws a sloppy body shot

and Slystarr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hakkarainen's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slystarr trying to control but Hakkarainen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen has control of Slystarr's left arm, preventing Slystarr from doing any damage.
Slystarr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mark Slystarr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slystarr shoots in but Hakkarainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Hakkarainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Slystarr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakkarainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen leaves Slystarr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakkarainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slystarr.
Hakkarainen lands a high kick!

It looks like Mark Slystarr has been cut.
Hakkarainen misses with a looping right.
Slystarr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hakkarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Slystarr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hakkarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slystarr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakkarainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Hakkarainen scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Slystarr with that takedown attempt.
Slystarr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slystarr misses with a takedown attempt
and Hakkarainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen lands a head shot.
Slystarr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakkarainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slystarr momentarily.

That has opened up Mark Slystarr's cut even more.
Hakkarainen lands the left hand.
Hakkarainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakkarainen loads up on a big right hand but Slystarr slips the punch.
Teuvo Hakkarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slystarr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakkarainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakkarainen thuds a left hand into Slystarr's body.
Hakkarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slystarr moves out of range of the body kick from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slystarr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hakkarainen defends it nicely.
Hakkarainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Hakkarainen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Slystarr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hakkarainen connects with a crisp jab.
Slystarr shoots in looking for a takedown but Hakkarainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slystarr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hakkarainen pushes Slystarr away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hakkarainen as Slystarr shoots in.
Slystarr looks for a takedown but Hakkarainen sprawls well.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Hakkarainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakkarainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slystarr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hakkarainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hakkarainen throws a good cross that connects.
Hakkarainen connects with a leg kick. Slystarr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen throws a head kick that misses.
Slystarr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hakkarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Slystarr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hakkarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakkarainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slystarr fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen scores with a head kick.
No luck for Slystarr with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakkarainen lands a front kick.
Slystarr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen thows a body kick. Slystarr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakkarainen connects with a high kick.
Hakkarainen scores with a leg kick.
Hakkarainen lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakkarainen as he connects with a hook.
Hakkarainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Slystarr's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen clobbers Slystarr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slystarr throws out a loose jab but Hakkarainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakkarainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slystarr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakkarainen can pounce on him.
Hakkarainen leaves Slystarr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slystarr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slystarr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Hakkarainen misses.
Slystarr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slystarr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hakkarainen defends it nicely.
Hakkarainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slystarr under the eye.

The cut above Mark Slystarr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hakkarainen throws a head kick that Slystarr semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakkarainen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakkarainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slystarr manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Hakkarainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Hakkarainen had his way with Mark Slystarr in that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Slystarr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hakkarainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakkarainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hakkarainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slystarr can do to turn this around?
Hakkarainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakkarainen ducks under a wild hook from Slystarr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slystarr.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakkarainen scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakkarainen. That's going to slow Slystarr down.
Hakkarainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slystarr takes a step back to recover.
Jab by Hakkarainen.
Slystarr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slystarr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slystarr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slystarr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slystarr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slystarr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakkarainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slystarr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hakkarainen stuffs the takedown.
Teuvo Hakkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Slystarr.
Hakkarainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hakkarainen. That snapped Slystarr's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen cracks the inside of Slystarr's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakkarainen throws a front kick that sends Slystarr stumbling back into the cage.
Hakkarainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakkarainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slystarr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakkarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slystarr somewhat.
Slystarr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slystarr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakkarainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slystarr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakkarainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slystarr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakkarainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Slystarr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hakkarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slystarr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakkarainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hakkarainen, as that shot connected.
Hakkarainen misses with a body kick.
Slystarr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Slystarr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hakkarainen finds it's way through Slystarr's defenses.

Mark Slystarr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Slystarr moves out of range as Hakkarainen strikes.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakkarainen as he avoids it easily.
Slystarr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakkarainen as he jumps to the side.
Slystarr tries for a takedown but Hakkarainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakkarainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slystarr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakkarainen cracks the inside of Slystarr's front leg.
Hakkarainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slystarr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Hakkarainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakkarainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Hakkarainen!
Teuvo Hakkarainen retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Teuvo Hakkarainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.